An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join a growing international organisation on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Offering predominantly remote working with occasional travel to Surrey, this position will suit a technically strong accountant who enjoys working across multiple entities, improving financial processes and supporting a variety of finance projects.

Reporting to a Finance Manager, the successful candidate will work closely with an established finance team, providing additional expertise across management reporting, financial controls, consolidations and process improvement. This is a varied role offering exposure to a complex, multi-entity environment.

Senior Management Accountant Responsibilities

Prepare and review monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate financial reporting across multiple entities.
Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow forecasts and variance analysis, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
Support complex accounting activities, including consolidations, statutory reporting and technical accounting matters.
Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes, introducing greater efficiency through automation and standardisation.
Assist with financial due diligence activities, providing accurate financial information and analysis to support business decisions.
Support the onboarding of new projects and entities, establishing appropriate reporting structures and financial controls.
Prepare financial models, reporting templates and detailed Excel-based analysis to support operational and commercial requirements.
Assist with loan covenant reporting, financial obligations and communication with external stakeholders.
Work collaboratively with senior finance colleagues to deliver ad hoc projects, systems improvements and business-critical reporting.
Ensure financial information is prepared in accordance with relevant accounting standards and internal control requirements.

Senior Management Accountant Requirements

Strong technical accounting knowledge.
Proven experience in a Senior Management Accountant or similar financial reporting position.
Strong understanding of IFRS, FRS 102, FRS 101 and UK GAAP.
Experience preparing management accounts, financial statements and consolidations within a multi-entity environment.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including experience developing complex financial models and reporting templates.
Experience using ERP and financial reporting systems.
Demonstrable involvement in process improvement, automation or finance transformation initiatives.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial information and identify reporting improvements.
Excellent communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders and external parties.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and adapt quickly to changing business requirements.

Senior Management Accountant Benefits

Predominantly remote working with occasional travel to Surrey.
6-month fixed-term contract within an established international organisation.
Enhanced pension.

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